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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Comte Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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211 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Comte Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Comte Jr defends it nicely.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Comte Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Comte Jr throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Comte Jr misses the target.
Comte Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Pudzianowski's shoulder, as Pudzianowski tries to avoid the shot.
Pudzianowski misses with the combination.
Comte Jr misses with a right hand
and Pudzianowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Comte Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pudzianowski wants to get up but he can't break Comte Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Comte Jr wants to stand up but Pudzianowski is controlling him.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte Jr wants to stand and escape but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Pudzianowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes from guard but Comte Jr blocks nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Comte Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pudzianowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pudzianowski trying to control but Comte Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws an elbow that misses. Comte Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pudzianowski's guard. Nice move by Comte Jr!
Pudzianowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Comte Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Pudzianowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pudzianowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Comte Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Comte Jr wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Comte Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comte Jr lands a head shot.
Comte Jr misses with a hook
and Comte Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pudzianowski tries for a takedown but Comte Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandon Comte Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Comte Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Pudzianowski's shoulder, as Pudzianowski tries to avoid the shot.
Comte Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Comte Jr as he jumps to the side.
Comte Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Comte Jr misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Pudzianowski. That snapped Comte Jr's head back.
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Comte Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Comte Jr enables Pudzianowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Comte Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Comte Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pudzianowski is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pudzianowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pudzianowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pudzianowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Comte Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pudzianowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pudzianowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pudzianowski lands with a shot to the body.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comte Jr is fending him off so far but Pudzianowski persists. Nope, Comte Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Pudzianowski slips under a jab.
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Comte Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Pudzianowski misses with a body shot.
Comte Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Comte Jr.
Comte Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.
The fighters circling - Comte Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski moves out of range as Comte Jr strikes.
Comte Jr misses with a straight right.
Comte Jr throws a combination that misses
and Pudzianowski counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Brandon Comte Jr has been cut.
Pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Comte Jr moves out of range.
Pudzianowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Comte Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Pudzianowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski throwing strikes but missing.
Pudzianowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Comte Jr has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Comte Jr has wrist control.
Pudzianowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Comte Jr has wrist control.
Comte Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pudzianowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudzianowski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Comte Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Comte Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pudzianowski has his foot on Comte Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Comte Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comte Jr wants to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Comte Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Comte Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pudzianowski working for a triangle but Comte Jr defends it easily.
Pudzianowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Comte Jr is looking to stand up but Pudzianowski won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski has his foot on Comte Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Comte Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Comte Jr tries to stand but Pudzianowski is controlling from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Comte Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Pudzianowski cranks on the arm and Comte Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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